Looking for a pumpkin patch in Tampa that is still open before Halloween? This guide gives Tampa families the remaining 2026 dates, hours and admission details for South Tampa patches, in-town photo stops and farm trips. Every open-this-week listing was checked against the organizer on October 22.
Here's the Florida pumpkin secret nobody tells transplants: most pumpkins at Tampa patches aren't grown here. They're trucked in, set out on hay bales, and sold in church parking lots, shopping districts and farm fields. That means a "pumpkin patch near me" search can lead to anything from a 20-minute photo stop in South Tampa to a full farm day north of the city.
The fastest choices are Armature Works, Hyde Park Village and Watermelon Swim South Tampa. Farm festivals take more time and usually charge admission. Check the organizer again before leaving because rain, sellouts and pumpkin inventory can change the plan.
Browse more family activities in Tampa and things to do in Tampa with kids. If you're after corn mazes and harvest festivals more than pumpkins, see our Tampa fall festivals and corn maze guide. For costume events and trick-or-treating, there's our Halloween events for kids in Tampa.
Pumpkin patches still open this week
As of Thursday, October 22, every patch in this table has at least one remaining 2026 date. Hyde Park Village closes Sunday, October 25. Sweetfields Farm is still in season, but its Oct. 24–25 dates are sold out. The final in-town patches close Oct. 31 or Nov. 1.
| Status on Oct. 22 | Patch and area | Remaining 2026 dates and hours | Admission / pumpkin cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open this week | Armature Works, Tampa Heights | Thu. 4–9 p.m.; Fri. 3–10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. through October. Halloween 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; final day Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Free entry and photos; pumpkins sold separately |
| Open through Oct. 25 | Hyde Park Village, South Tampa | Mon.–Thu. 3–6 p.m.; Fri.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Pumpkins $4–$25 by size; while supplies last |
| Open through Oct. 31 | Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch, Tampa | Mon.–Thu. 5–8 p.m.; Fri. 4–8:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. noon–6 p.m. | Admission and pumpkin prices not posted |
| Open through Oct. 31 | Watermelon Swim, South Tampa, Lutz and Brooksville | Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Pumpkin prices not posted |
| Open through Oct. 31 | Dave's Christmas Tree Lot, Brandon | Mon.–Fri. 1–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | Pumpkins start at $4 |
| Open Oct. 24–25 and Oct. 31 | Keel Farms Harvest Days, Plant City | October weekends, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Free admission; $10 parking per car |
| Open Oct. 23, 26, 30–31 and Nov. 1, 7–8 | Sweetfields Farm, Masaryktown | Oct. 23, 26 and 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 7 and 8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Oct. 24–25 sold out. | $11.95 online plus tax and fee; ages 2 and under free; parking included; pumpkins extra |
| Open through Nov. 8 | HarvestMoon Fun Farm, Masaryktown | Oct. 22–23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Oct. 24–25 and remaining weekend dates, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | $13.95 weekdays or $16.95 weekends plus tax; ages 2 and under free |
| Open through Nov. 1 | Dade City Farms, Dade City | Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Online: $12 adults, $9 ages 3–12; day-of: $14 adults, $11 ages 3–12; ages 2 and under free |
| Open through at least Nov. 8 | Harvest Holler, Polk City | Fri. 4–8 p.m.; Sat. noon–8 p.m.; Sun. 1–5 p.m. | $17 ages 13–64; $14 ages 2–12 and seniors; 23 months and under free; free parking |
| Open daily | Gallagher's Pumpkins, St. Petersburg | Daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; organizer lists no closing date | Pumpkin prices not posted |
| Open through Oct. 31; confirm hours | Heritage UMC Pumpkin Patch, Clearwater | Season runs Oct. 10–31; organizer does not publish regular daily hours | Pumpkin prices not posted |
The Watermelon Swim locations in Riverview and Wesley Chapel have indoor pumpkin displays, not outdoor patches. Sweetfields requires tickets and warns families not to drive out for sold-out dates.
South Tampa pumpkin patches
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
Hyde Park Village is the classic South Tampa pumpkin patch for a quick photo and one pumpkin. Village Circle is walkable, and coffee and lunch are close enough to salvage the outing if your toddler loses interest.
- Final date: Sunday, Oct. 25
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 3–6 p.m.; Friday to Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Prices: Minis and gourds $4, small $8, medium or large $14, Cinderella $19, extra large $25
- Where: 1602 W. Snow Ave., Tampa
- Saturday event: The Oct. 24 pet parade and live music are still scheduled
The organizer says pumpkin sales are while supplies last. Weekday afternoons offer the best shot at a quieter visit.
Watermelon Swim South Tampa
The South Tampa outdoor patch at 3703 W. McKay Ave. stays open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Oct. 31. The long hours make it the easiest in-town choice for an after-school stop. The organizer does not post pumpkin prices.
Pumpkin patches in Tampa
Armature Works Pumpkin Patch (Tampa Heights)
The Armature Works pumpkin patch is the best low-commitment pick near downtown Tampa. Entry and photos are free, no ticket or reservation is required, and pumpkins are sold separately. Find it at 1910 N. Ola Ave. beside the Hillsborough River.
- Thursday: 4–9 p.m.
- Friday: 3–10 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Halloween, Oct. 31: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Final day, Nov. 1: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday mornings work well with toddlers. The patch opens at 10 a.m., and you can leave after photos or pair it with Water Works Park and lunch.
Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch
The Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch runs through Oct. 31 at 6111 N. Central Ave. Hours are Monday through Thursday 5–8 p.m., Friday 4–8:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday noon–6 p.m. Proceeds support the Hampton Terrace Community Association and Seminole Heights United Methodist Church.
Brandon and Plant City
Dave's Christmas Tree Lot Pumpkin Patch (Brandon)
Dave's official schedule runs through Oct. 31 at 108 E. Lumsden Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday 1–8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Pumpkins start at $4.
Keel Farms Harvest Days (Plant City)
Keel Farms Harvest Days continues Oct. 24–25 and Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $10 per car. Pumpkin and optional activity prices are separate, so check onsite before promising the kids extras.
Farm pumpkin patches near Tampa
These farms have corn mazes, animals or play areas, so plan for more than a pumpkin pickup. Buy timed or date-specific tickets before driving when the organizer requires them.
Sweetfields Farm (Masaryktown)
Sweetfields has corn mazes, a hayride, animals and a pumpkin patch about 50 minutes north of Tampa. Oct. 24 and 25 are sold out. Remaining dates are Oct. 23, 26 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is $11.95 online plus tax and service fee for ages 3 and up. Parking and listed farm activities are included; pumpkins cost extra.
HarvestMoon Fun Farm (Masaryktown)
HarvestMoon's 2026 fall season runs through Nov. 8. On Oct. 22–23, weekday hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; October weekends run 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Weekend admission is $16.95 plus tax, weekday admission is $13.95 plus tax, and children 2 and under enter free. Weekdays have fewer activities than weekends.
Dade City Farms
Dade City Farms is open Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance online admission is $12 for adults and $9 for ages 3–12. Day-of admission is $14 for adults and $11 for ages 3–12; children 2 and under enter free.
Harvest Holler (Polk City)
Harvest Holler is open Friday 4–8 p.m., Saturday noon–8 p.m. and Sunday 1–5 p.m. Admission is $17 for ages 13–64 and $14 for ages 2–12 and seniors; children 23 months and under enter free. Parking is free.
The organizer's page conflicts on its closing date: one section says Nov. 15 and another says Nov. 8. Treat Nov. 8 as the last confirmed date and call before planning a later visit.
Raprager Farms (Odessa): remaining schedule not verified
The Raprager Farms fall page confirms its 2026 festival opened Sept. 18, but its public page does not show a readable remaining-date calendar or current admission price. Because we could not verify which late-October sessions still have tickets, Raprager is not included in the open-this-week table.
Pumpkin events this weekend
- Florida Botanical Gardens PumpkinFest, Largo: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The organizer lists pumpkin decorating, crafts and kids' garden activities.
- St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch, St. Petersburg: Open daily at Family Park through Sunday, Oct. 25: weeknights 5–9 p.m., Fri., Oct. 23, 5–10 p.m., Sat., Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sun., Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (last day). Entry is free; pumpkins are sold separately.
- Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, Bradenton: Final weekend Oct. 24–25, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $15 for ages 10+, $5 for ages 5–9 and free under 5. Parking is $5; admission and parking are cash only.
- Florida Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express, Parrish: Final departures Oct. 24–25. The ticket includes the train ride, activities and one pumpkin per child. The public page does not show fares; check the booking calendar for seats and prices.
- DK Farms Fall Fest, Largo: October weekends, Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Weekend admission is $22 plus tax and fees; guests 30 inches and under enter free.
Closed or unconfirmed 2026 listings
No patch retained in the table had fully closed as of Oct. 22, but several earlier festival dates have ended. The St. Pete Pier Fall Festival ended Oct. 11, Watermelon Swim's free fall festival ended Oct. 17, and Hunsader Farms' first two festival weekends have passed. The patch dates listed above remain separate.
HorsePower for Kids does not list a 2026 Fall Fest schedule on its official events page. Wolfe's Produce Market and the Masaryk Winery patch also lack accessible organizer pages confirming 2026 dates and hours. We removed their old schedule claims rather than send families to an event we could not verify.
Which patch for which age
Babies and toddlers (0 to 3): Keep it short and close. Armature Works, Hyde Park Village or Watermelon Swim South Tampa avoid a long farm drive. A wagon beats a stroller on hay and grass.
Preschoolers (3 to 5): Keel Farms adds activities without a high admission charge, though parking costs $10. HarvestMoon has more to do if your child can handle a longer farm day.
Big kids (6 to 12): Choose a farm with a corn maze, like HarvestMoon, Dade City Farms or Harvest Holler, and make a day of it.
Timing your visit
Time of season: Late September and the first two weekends of October have the best pumpkin selection and the smallest crowds. The last weekend before Halloween is packed and picked over, but festive.
Time of day: Go in the morning. Even in October, midday in Tampa is often in the upper 80s, and farm fields don't have much shade. Late afternoon is second-best and has the nicest light for photos.
Weather: Farms close for lightning and sometimes after heavy rain. Check their social media the morning of.
What to bring
- Sunscreen, hats, and more water than you think you need
- Closed-toe shoes (hay, sand, and the occasional fire ant mound)
- A wagon for little kids and for hauling pumpkins
- Cash as a backup; many farms take cards, but not every vendor does
- A towel or bag for the car, because pumpkins are dirtier than they look
- Wipes and hand sanitizer if you're visiting animals
Picking and keeping a pumpkin in Florida heat
Choosing one: Look for firm skin with no soft spots, a sturdy green-to-brown stem, and a flat bottom so it sits upright. Don't carry it by the stem.
Size for kids:
- Small (3 to 5 lbs): toddlers can carry it, good for painting
- Medium (8 to 12 lbs): the right size for kids to help carve
- Large (15 lbs and up): parents are doing the carving
Making it last: A carved pumpkin in Tampa often lasts only three to five days before it collapses. Buy close to when you'll carve, keep it in the shade or indoors, and paint it instead if you want it to survive until Halloween. An uncarved pumpkin kept out of the sun can last a few weeks.
More fall fun around Tampa
October is also when Tampa weather finally turns decent for outdoor plans. Our Tampa outdoor adventures guide and Tampa parks and playgrounds roundup are good places to start, and the Tampa weekend events page has more ideas for every weekend.
